New Delhi, Delhi, 16th of February, 2026 : Indian Pokémon UNITE esports will return to the international stage as Reckoning Esports and GodLike Esports secure qualification for the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League (PUACL) 2026, set to take place in Japan.
The two teams earned their spots through separate but equally competitive routes across India’s official Pokémon UNITE circuit, executed by Skyesports in partnership with The Pokémon Company.
Reckoning Esports booked India’s primary slot at the PUACL Finals by winning the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 – India League, a $20,000 multi-stage online tournament featuring ten of the country’s top esports organisations.
The league followed a circuit-based group stage across five matchdays, before culminating in a King of the Hill Playoffs.
In a closely contested grand final, Reckoning Esports edged past GodLike Esports in a thrilling 3–2 series, denying the fan-favourites the title. The win secured Reckoning Esports’ place as India League champions and confirmed their spot at the PUACL Finals in Japan.
Reflecting on their India League triumph, Reckoning Esports’ Jeet “Swifty” Kundra said: “Winning the India League after such a long and demanding season means a lot to us. The format tested consistency and mental strength, and the grand final showed just how close the competition is at the top. Representing India at the Asia Champions League is an honour, and we’re excited to take this challenge to Japan.”
Despite the narrow loss, GodLike Esports bounced back at the Pokémon UNITE Winter Tournament 2026 – India (PUWT), which served as another qualification pathway to the Asia Champions League. Unlike the India League, the PUWT featured open qualifiers, allowing teams from across the country to compete alongside established organisations.
GodLike Esports put together a dominant run at the tournament, cruising through the single-elimination bracket and drawing on their experience when it mattered most. Their championship run secured India’s second slot at the PUACL, completing a strong comeback after their India League final defeat.
The PUWT also saw strong performances from emerging teams. Revenant XSpark, the 2025 PUWT champions, were knocked out in the semifinals by underdog side Orange Flag, one of the standout stories of the tournament.
Orange Flag’s run ended in the grand final, where GodLike Esports sealed a 3–0 victory to lift the title.
Commenting on the eventual win, GodLike Esports’ Om “Scepter” Gore said, “Losing the India League final was tough, but it pushed us to come back stronger. The Winter Tournament gave everyone a chance through open qualifiers, and our focus was on playing clean, confident Pokémon UNITE from the start. Qualifying for the PUACL after that run feels incredibly rewarding, and we’re determined to represent India well on the global stage.”
Chetan “Kronten” Chandgude, Founder and CEO, GodLike Esports added, “Qualifying for the PUACL is a massive moment for us and for the entire Indian gaming community. I’ve seen the fire and dedication this team has put into their craft, and seeing them earn the right to represent India globally is an incredibly proud moment. We are eager to take our ‘GodLike’ energy to the world stage and show everyone what Indian esports is truly capable of. GodLike Esports remains committed to elevating Indian talent and competing at the highest level of international play.”
The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 will take place at Yokohama BUNTAI, Japan, on March 28 and 29. Reckoning Esports and GodLike Esports will be among 16 teams competing for the championship title and a share of the $200,000 prize pool.
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